Bailey Zimmerman will perform on Sunday, September 6, 2026, in the Max Hall at Melkweg, and this is no ordinary stop on his tour. It marks the very first time the country singer from Louisville, Illinois, will perform in the Netherlands. The show is part of his “Different Night Same Rodeo Tour,” a tour featuring 31 announced dates, and also marks his first major tour ever. For an artist who was sharing his music with the world via social media just a few years ago, that’s no small feat.
Zimmerman broke through in 2020 without a record deal or management, just by posting videos online. That ultimately earned him a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Country Airplay chart with ‘Fall in Love,’ followed by ‘Rock and A Hard Place.’ His 2023 debut album, ‘Religiously. The Album.,’ achieved record-breaking streaming numbers, and his 2025 follow-up album, ‘Different Night Same Rodeo,’ cemented that success with collaborations and high chart positions. At Melkweg, he’ll be joined by Chandler Walters as the opening act.
For an artist who, just a few years ago, was sharing his music with the world via social media, that's no small feat.
The Max Hall is exactly the kind of venue this story belongs in: not a stadium, not an arena, but a hall where the energy of a breakthrough act really shines. Melkweg, on Lijnbaansgracht, offers that unique combination of international acts and an intimate setting like no other. For Zimmerman, who built his career from his bedroom, this kind of venue might actually make more sense than a large arena.
The setlist features the songs that made him famous. ‘Fall in Love’ will definitely be included, as will ‘Rock and a Hard Place.’ You can also expect songs from both albums, including tracks that showcase the emotional side of *Religiously. The Album‘ to the broader soundscape of ’Different Night Same Rodeo‘. Anyone who still wants to attend should consider the VIP package: it costs 162.50 euros and includes a pre-show soundcheck party, early entry, an exclusive gift, a laminated pass, and a photo op at the VIP backdrop.
The regular tickets, which cost 48.90 euros, have all sold out. That says something about how quickly Zimmerman has gone from social media to international stages. For a debut in the Netherlands, a sold-out show at Melkweg makes a strong statement, and it’s fitting for an artist who has never let anything slow down his rise. Anyone who missed out on the VIP option can only hope for his next visit.